| Post Code: D709 | |
| Announcement Number: OCASACOA9 | |
| Classification Number: J9722 | |
| Open: 11/18/2009 | |
| Close: 12/04/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
Announcement Number OCASACOA9
GENERAL INFORMATION Location of Employment: State of Oregon, Judicial Department, Court of Appeals, Justice Building, Third Floor, 1162 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301-2563. Salary: The Judicial Department's practice is to begin employees at the first pay step. However, a higher starting pay rate may be considered depending upon the applicant's current salary and benefits, education, and experience. For current non-temporary OJD employees, JDPR 4.03(3)(d) states that upon promotion an employee shall normally receive a one-step pay increase from the employee’s current pay rate (not including differentials under JDPR 4.07) to the next higher rate in the salary range to which the employee is promoted. JDPR 4.03(3)(e) states that upon transfer to another position with the same salary range, the transferring employee retains the same pay rate. Note: Due to an extraordinary shortfall in the State of Oregon’s budget, and in order to minimize the number of potential layoffs, the Oregon Judicial Department has implemented the following cost containment measures that apply to all OJD employees:
Benefit Package: Management. The Judicial Department offers an attractive benefit plan that provides contributions toward Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) sponsored individual and family health and dental insurance and term life insurance. The insurance contributions are pro-rated for part-time employees who work less than 80% of full time. (Note: Effective January 1, 2010, insurance contributions will be pro-rated for part-time employees who work less than 100%.) Retirement benefits include participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) or the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP), depending on eligibility. Other benefits include paid holidays, paid vacation, sick and personal leaves. Optional benefits include long and short term disability, long term care insurance and participation in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation). Bilingual Pay Differential: Some employees may be assigned to use bilingual skills in the regular performance of the employee's duties. An employee, who, as assigned in writing by the administrative authority, uses bilingual skill(s) (including American Sign Language) in the performance of assigned duties and who passes the bilingual skill proficiency test(s) approved by the State Court Administrator, shall receive a monthly pay differential equal to an additional step for the duration of each assignment as determined by the administrative authority. Application Processing: Depending on the volume of applications received for this recruitment, you should allow up to four weeks after the close date to be notified concerning the review of your application. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work. Apply now if you are interested in this and/or future vacancies. Keep a copy of your application and supplemental questions. Copies will not be provided. TO QUALIFY You must submit a Judicial Department application form to apply (this is not the same as a State of Oregon application form). If, due to disability, you are unable to complete the application form, contact the Judicial Department Personnel Division at (503) 986-5931 (TTY 503-986-5871) for assistance before the closing date on this announcement. You must have a minimum of three years of legal experience after law school, extensive knowledge of legal principles and their application, excellent writing and communication skills, and possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Active membership in the Oregon State Bar is required. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Oregon State Bar, or who are inactive, must become an active member of the Bar within one year from the date of hire. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. JOB DUTIES Typical job duties may include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate work load and organizational needs. Perform complex legal research on cases before the Court of Appeals; prepare publication quality drafts of appellate court opinions and prepare memoranda recommending action on motions or petitions. Review, edit, and critique draft appellate court opinions for form and substance; communicate results of review to judges. Participate in judges' conferences to discuss and provide input on cases before the court and opinions prepared by the court. Provide highly responsible legal staff assistance to appellate court judges and law clerks on interpretation and implementation of laws. Discuss legal issues with judges; communicate with attorneys, the public, and others on court matters as authorized. WORKING CONDITIONS This is a full time position. It is not eligible for overtime compensation. The following equipment may be used: telephone and personal computer with screen monitor. Employee must maintain membership in the Oregon State Bar while employed in this classification. Occasional in-person and telephone contact with people from diverse backgrounds. CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS Because of the Oregon Judicial Department's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the Department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in the personal lives that could reflect on the Department. SCREENING PROCESSING A completed Judicial Department application form is required. In order to evaluate your experience as it relates to this position, we need your response to the supplemental questions below. Use a separate sheet of paper. Please respond completely to the supplemental questions; they will be the sole basis for determining which applicants, among those who meet the minimum qualifications, will be interviewed. Failure to respond to the questions may result in disqualification of your application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS 1. This position requires that the employee perform extensive and complex research and write opinions on the full range of legal issues that are brought before the Court of Appeals. Explain how your education and experience have provided you with the ability to perform such research and writing; in particular, describe your appellate experience and any other relevant experience. 2. Provide a sample of your own writing, single-sided, and not exceeding five (5) pages in length. Note: Your responses to the supplemental questions will also be evaluated for organization of material, English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK The selection process includes a criminal history check. Felony convictions may be an automatic bar to employment. Misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be a bar to employment if the circumstances of the crime are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position for which application is made. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM AND SENT TO Andy de Geus Oregon Court of Appeals 1163 State Street Salem, OR 97301-2563 Telephone: (503) 986-4529 Applications may also be obtained on the OJD website: http://courts.oregon.gov/OJD/jobs/ Fax Submissions: You may submit an application by fax to (503) 986-5865. Faxed applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date listed on this announcement. If you submit an application by fax and are subsequently invited to interview, you must bring the original application (i.e., must be exactly the same as faxed submission) to the interview. Depending on volume, we may be unable to verify receipt of faxed applications. Missing or Illegible Information: The Judicial Department is not responsible for application material that is illegible or missing as a result of loss through the mail or fax. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date listed on this announcement. OREGON JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORK FORCE. WE RESPECT, REFLECT AND RESPOND TO THE DIVERSE PEOPLE WE SERVE. 0002043 | |
